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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.57, 735.35 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.57, 735.35 and 504.33 is: 693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.57 : 735.35 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.57/735.35 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.57x = 735.35 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.57x = 370,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,853.79/534.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.75

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