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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.73, 739.69 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.73, 739.69 and 336.63 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.73 : 739.69 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.73/739.69 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.73x = 739.69 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.73x = 249,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,001.84/535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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