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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.54, 739.17 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.54, 739.17 and 302.74 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.54 : 739.17 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.54/739.17 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.54x = 739.17 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.54x = 223,776.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,776.33/535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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