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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 738.90 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 738.90 and 325.56 is: 449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 738.90 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/738.90 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 738.90 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 240,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,556.28/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.27

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