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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 738.52 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 738.52 and 336 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 738.52 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/738.52 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 738.52 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 248,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,142.72/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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