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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 739.16 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 739.16 and 325.87 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 739.16 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/739.16 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 739.16 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 240,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,864.74/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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