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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.45 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.45 and 325.32 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.45 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.45 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.45 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 240,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,232.55/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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