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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.73, 739.19 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.73, 739.19 and 323.03 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.73 : 739.19 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.73/739.19 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.73x = 739.19 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.73x = 238,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,783.20/535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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