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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 738.38 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 738.38 and 338.60 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 738.38 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/738.38 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 738.38 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 250,018.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,018.16/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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