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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 739.53 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 739.53 and 303 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 739.53 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/739.53 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 739.53 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 224,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,077.59/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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