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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 737.98 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 737.98 and 338.38 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 737.98 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/737.98 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 737.98 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 249,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,714.98/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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