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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.47, 738.86 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.47, 738.86 and 302.55 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.47 : 738.86 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.47/738.86 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.47x = 738.86 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.47x = 223,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,542.09/535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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