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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 738.32 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535, 738.32 and 302.16 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 738.32 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/738.32 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 738.32 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 223,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,090.77/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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