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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 738.43 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 738.43 and 338.62 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 738.43 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/738.43 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 738.43 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 250,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,047.17/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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