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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 738.52 and 338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 738.52 and 338.65 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 738.52 = 338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/738.52 = 338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 738.52 × 338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 250,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,097.11/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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