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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 739.07 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 739.07 and 325.65 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 739.07 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/739.07 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 739.07 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 240,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,676.35/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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