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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 738.48 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 738.48 and 302.23 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 738.48 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/738.48 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 738.48 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 223,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,190.81/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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