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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 738.54 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 738.54 and 302.37 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 738.54 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/738.54 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 738.54 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 223,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,312.34/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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