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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 738.59 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 738.59 and 338.58 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 738.59 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/738.59 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 738.59 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 250,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,070.11/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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