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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 738.56 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 738.56 and 302.32 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 738.56 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/738.56 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 738.56 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 223,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,281.46/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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