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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 738.60 and 338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 738.60 and 338.74 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 738.60 = 338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/738.60 = 338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 738.60 × 338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 250,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,193.36/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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