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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 738.76 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 738.76 and 325.49 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 738.76 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/738.76 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 738.76 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 240,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,455.30/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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