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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 738.41 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 738.41 and 325.26 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 738.41 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/738.41 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 738.41 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 240,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,178.06/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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