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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.48, 738.60 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.48, 738.60 and 338.92 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.48 : 738.60 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.48/738.60 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.48x = 738.60 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.48x = 250,326.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,326.31/535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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