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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.35, 738.60 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.35, 738.60 and 338.82 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.35 : 738.60 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.35/738.60 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.35x = 738.60 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.35x = 250,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,252.45/535.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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