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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.79 and 336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.79 and 336.01 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.79 = 336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.79 = 336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.79 × 336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 248,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,238.14/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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