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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.99, 739.68 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.99, 739.68 and 326.18 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.99 : 739.68 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.99/739.68 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.99x = 739.68 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.99x = 241,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,267.12/535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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