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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.39, 738.82 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.39, 738.82 and 325.51 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.39 : 738.82 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.39/738.82 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.39x = 738.82 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.39x = 240,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,493.30/535.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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