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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 739.72 and 336.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 739.72 and 336.97 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 739.72 = 336.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/739.72 = 336.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 739.72 × 336.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 249,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,262.84/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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