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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.25, 738.72 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.25, 738.72 and 302.38 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.25 : 738.72 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.25/738.72 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.25x = 738.72 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.25x = 223,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,368.95/535.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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