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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.67, 738.93 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.67, 738.93 and 339.17 is: 467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.67 : 738.93 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.67/738.93 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.67x = 738.93 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.67x = 250,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,622.89/535.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.87

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