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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 738.80 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 738.80 and 302.52 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 738.80 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/738.80 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 738.80 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 223,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,501.78/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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