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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 739.45 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 739.45 and 329.11 is: 454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 739.45 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/739.45 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 739.45 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 243,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,360.39/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.04

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