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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 738.68 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 738.68 and 325.37 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 738.68 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/738.68 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 738.68 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 240,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,342.21/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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