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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 739.38 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 739.38 and 302.92 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 739.38 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/739.38 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 739.38 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 223,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,972.99/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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