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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 739.00 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 739.00 and 325.88 is: 449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 739.00 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/739.00 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 739.00 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 240,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,820.00/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.63

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