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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 739.54 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 739.54 and 299.89 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 739.54 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/739.54 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 739.54 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 221,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,778.16/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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