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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 738.72 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 738.72 and 338.84 is: 467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 738.72 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/738.72 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 738.72 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 250,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,307.88/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.36

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