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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 739.35 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 739.35 and 302.86 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 739.35 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/739.35 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 739.35 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 223,919.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,919.54/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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