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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.39 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.39 and 336.12 is: 463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.39 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.39 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.39 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 248,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,187.65/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.83

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