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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 738.52 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 738.52 and 325.42 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 738.52 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/738.52 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 738.52 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 240,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,329.18/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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