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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.83, 738.97 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.83, 738.97 and 336.68 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.83 : 738.97 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.83/738.97 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.83x = 738.97 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.83x = 248,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,797.43/535.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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