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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 738.60 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 738.60 and 302.34 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 738.60 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/738.60 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 738.60 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 223,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,308.32/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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