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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.93, 739.53 and 299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.93, 739.53 and 299.81 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.93 : 739.53 = 299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.93/739.53 = 299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.93x = 739.53 × 299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.93x = 221,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,720.34/535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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