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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.37, 738.72 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.37, 738.72 and 299.28 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.37 : 738.72 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.37/738.72 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.37x = 738.72 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.37x = 221,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,086.89/535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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