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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 738.84 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 738.84 and 338.96 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 738.84 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/738.84 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 738.84 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 250,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,437.21/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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