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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 738.84 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 738.84 and 299.39 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 738.84 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/738.84 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 738.84 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 221,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,203.15/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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