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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 738.66 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 738.66 and 302.36 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 738.66 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/738.66 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 738.66 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 223,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,341.24/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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