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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 738.59 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 738.59 and 338.67 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 738.59 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/738.59 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 738.59 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 250,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,136.58/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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