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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 738.43 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 738.43 and 299.03 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 738.43 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/738.43 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 738.43 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 220,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,809.12/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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