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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 738.48 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 738.48 and 302.22 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 738.48 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/738.48 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 738.48 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 223,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,183.43/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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