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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 738.57 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 738.57 and 325.45 is: 448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 738.57 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/738.57 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 738.57 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 240,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,363.77/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.99

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