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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 738.61 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 738.61 and 336.06 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 738.61 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/738.61 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 738.61 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 248,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,217.00/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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