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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.93, 739.37 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.93, 739.37 and 325.96 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.93 : 739.37 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.93/739.37 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.93x = 739.37 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.93x = 240,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,999.72/535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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