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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 739 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 739 and 325.88 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 739 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/739 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 739 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 240,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,825.32/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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