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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.73, 739.32 and 299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.73, 739.32 and 299.67 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.73 : 739.32 = 299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.73/739.32 = 299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.73x = 739.32 × 299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.73x = 221,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,546.83/535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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