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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 739.66 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 739.66 and 315.04 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 739.66 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/739.66 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 739.66 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 233,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,022.49/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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