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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.66, 739.08 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.66, 739.08 and 339.40 is: 468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.66 : 739.08 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.66/739.08 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.66x = 739.08 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.66x = 250,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843.75/535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.29

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