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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.09 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.09 and 325.30 is: 448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.09 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.09 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.09 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 240,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,100.68/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.74

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