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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.33, 738.72 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.33, 738.72 and 302.44 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.33 : 738.72 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.33/738.72 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.33x = 738.72 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.33x = 223,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,415.50/535.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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