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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.92, 737.88 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.92, 737.88 and 403.52 is: 556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.92 : 737.88 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.92/737.88 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.92x = 737.88 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.92x = 297,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,749.34/534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.62

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