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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 738.48 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 738.48 and 328.12 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 738.48 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/738.48 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 738.48 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 242,310.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,310.06/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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