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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 738.42 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 738.42 and 299.07 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 738.42 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/738.42 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 738.42 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 220,839.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,839.27/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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