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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.19, 738.54 and 338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.19, 738.54 and 338.51 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.19 : 738.54 = 338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.19/738.54 = 338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.19x = 738.54 × 338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.19x = 249,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,999.48/535.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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