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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.79, 739.40 and 299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.79, 739.40 and 299.73 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.79 : 739.40 = 299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.79/739.40 = 299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.79x = 739.40 × 299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.79x = 221,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,617.93/535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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