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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 738.93 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 738.93 and 325.60 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 738.93 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/738.93 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 738.93 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 240,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,593.76/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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