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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 738.72 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 738.72 and 338.72 is: 467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 738.72 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/738.72 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 738.72 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 250,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,215.54/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.57

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