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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 738.98 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 738.98 and 302.56 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 738.98 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/738.98 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 738.98 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 223,585.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,585.79/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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