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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535, 738.34 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535, 738.34 and 328.04 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535 : 738.34 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535/738.34 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535x = 738.34 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535x = 242,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,205.05/535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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