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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 738.55 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 738.55 and 302.29 is: 417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 738.55 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/738.55 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 738.55 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 223,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256.28/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.14

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