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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.36, 738 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.36, 738 and 328 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.36 : 738 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.36/738 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.36x = 738 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.36x = 242,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,064/535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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