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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 738.53 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 738.53 and 302.29 is: 417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 738.53 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/738.53 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 738.53 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 223,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,250.23/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.17

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