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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 738.75 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 738.75 and 296.04 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 738.75 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/738.75 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 738.75 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 218,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,698.07/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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