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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 738.72 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 738.72 and 325.49 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 738.72 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/738.72 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 738.72 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 240,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,442.28/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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