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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 738.99 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 738.99 and 328.50 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 738.99 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/738.99 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 738.99 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 242,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,758.22/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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