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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.15, 738.12 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.15, 738.12 and 335.82 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.15 : 738.12 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.15/738.12 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.15x = 738.12 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.15x = 247,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,875.46/535.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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