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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.63, 739.06 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.63, 739.06 and 302.71 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.63 : 739.06 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.63/739.06 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.63x = 739.06 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.63x = 223,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,720.85/535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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