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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.56, 739.16 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.56, 739.16 and 325.86 is: 449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.56 : 739.16 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.56/739.16 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.56x = 739.16 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.56x = 240,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,862.68/535.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.74

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