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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 738.25 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 738.25 and 302.13 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 738.25 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/738.25 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 738.25 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 223,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,046.72/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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