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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.34, 738.76 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.34, 738.76 and 302.46 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.34 : 738.76 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.34/738.76 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.34x = 738.76 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.34x = 223,445.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,445.35/535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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