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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 739.07 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 739.07 and 302.67 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 739.07 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/739.07 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 739.07 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 223,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,690.62/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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