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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.88, 739.58 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.88, 739.58 and 326.06 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.88 : 739.58 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.88/739.58 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.88x = 739.58 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.88x = 241,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,147.45/535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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