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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 738.60 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 738.60 and 325.32 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 738.60 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/738.60 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 738.60 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 240,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,281.35/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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