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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 738.38 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 738.38 and 322.40 is: 444.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 738.38 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/738.38 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 738.38 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 238,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,053.71/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.86

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