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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 738.25 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 738.25 and 325.36 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 738.25 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/738.25 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 738.25 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 240,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,197.02/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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