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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 739.17 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 739.17 and 302.80 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 739.17 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/739.17 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 739.17 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 223,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,820.68/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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