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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.17, 738.45 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.17, 738.45 and 302.25 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.17 : 738.45 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.17/738.45 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.17x = 738.45 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.17x = 223,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,196.51/535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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