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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 739.56 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 739.56 and 303.02 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 739.56 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/739.56 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 739.56 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 224,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,101.47/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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