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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 738.86 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 738.86 and 339.18 is: 467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 738.86 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/738.86 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 738.86 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 250,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,606.53/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.81

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