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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.69, 739.09 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.69, 739.09 and 299.61 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.69 : 739.09 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.69/739.09 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.69x = 739.09 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.69x = 221,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,438.90/535.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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