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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.95, 739.53 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.95, 739.53 and 326.30 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.95 : 739.53 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.95/739.53 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.95x = 739.53 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.95x = 241,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,304.94/535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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