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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.03, 738.24 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.03, 738.24 and 302.15 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.03 : 738.24 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.03/738.24 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.03x = 738.24 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.03x = 223,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,059.22/535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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