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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 738.87 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 738.87 and 299.41 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 738.87 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/738.87 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 738.87 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 221,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224.87/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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