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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.15, 738.53 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.15, 738.53 and 302.23 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.15 : 738.53 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.15/738.53 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.15x = 738.53 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.15x = 223,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,204.83/535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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