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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.49 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.49 and 338.53 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.49 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.49 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.49 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 250,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,001.30/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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