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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 739.58 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 739.58 and 325.97 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 739.58 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/739.58 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 739.58 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 241,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,075.56/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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