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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 739 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 739 and 302.64 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 739 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/739 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 739 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 223,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,650.96/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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