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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 739.34 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 739.34 and 326.13 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 739.34 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/739.34 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 739.34 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 241,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,123.77/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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