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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 738.42 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 738.42 and 416.75 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 738.42 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/738.42 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 738.42 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 307,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,731.28/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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