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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 738.84 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 738.84 and 325.44 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 738.84 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/738.84 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 738.84 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 240,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,448.09/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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