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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 739.19 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 739.19 and 299.61 is: 413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 739.19 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/739.19 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 739.19 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 221,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,468.72/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.43

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