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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 738.32 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 738.32 and 325.38 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 738.32 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/738.32 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 738.32 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 240,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,232.93/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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