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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 739.47 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 739.47 and 299.80 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 739.47 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/739.47 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 739.47 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 221,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,695.15/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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