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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 739.69 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 739.69 and 299.94 is: 413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 739.69 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/739.69 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 739.69 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 221,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,861.97/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.90

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