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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.38, 738.82 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.38, 738.82 and 302.50 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.38 : 738.82 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.38/738.82 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.38x = 738.82 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.38x = 223,493.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,493.05/535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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