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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 738.82 and 299.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 738.82 and 299.37 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 738.82 = 299.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/738.82 = 299.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 738.82 × 299.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 221,183.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,183.69/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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