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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 738.90 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 738.90 and 336.48 is: 464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 738.90 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/738.90 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 738.90 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 248,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,625.07/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.08

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