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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 738.92 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 738.92 and 410.40 is: 566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 738.92 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/738.92 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 738.92 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 303,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,253.79/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.82

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