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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 738.48 and 338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 738.48 and 338.98 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 738.48 = 338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/738.48 = 338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 738.48 × 338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 250,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,329.95/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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