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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 738.90 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 738.90 and 302.55 is: 417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 738.90 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/738.90 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 738.90 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 223,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,548.99/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.53

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