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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 738.33 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 738.33 and 325.27 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 738.33 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/738.33 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 738.33 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 240,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,156.60/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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