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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 738.72 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 738.72 and 339.04 is: 467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 738.72 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/738.72 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 738.72 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 250,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,455.63/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.76

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