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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.46, 738.95 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.46, 738.95 and 325.64 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.46 : 738.95 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.46/738.95 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.46x = 738.95 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.46x = 240,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,626.36/535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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