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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 739.70 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 739.70 and 326.16 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 739.70 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/739.70 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 739.70 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 241,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,260.55/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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