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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 738.48 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 738.48 and 302.28 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 738.48 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/738.48 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 738.48 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 223,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,227.73/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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