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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 739.49 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 739.49 and 303 is: 418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 739.49 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/739.49 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 739.49 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 224,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,063.96/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.09

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