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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 738.60 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 738.60 and 325.26 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 738.60 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/738.60 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 738.60 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 240,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,237.04/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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