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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.38 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.38 and 302.17 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.38 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.38 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.38 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 223,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,112.59/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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