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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 739.61 and 299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 739.61 and 299.99 is: 413.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 739.61 = 299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/739.61 = 299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 739.61 × 299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 221,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,873.00/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.89

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