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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 739.08 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 739.08 and 338.96 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 739.08 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/739.08 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 739.08 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 250,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,518.56/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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