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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 738.37 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 738.37 and 325.17 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 738.37 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/738.37 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 738.37 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 240,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,094.15/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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