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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.05, 738.45 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.05, 738.45 and 387.63 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.05 : 738.45 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.05/738.45 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.05x = 738.45 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.05x = 286,245.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,245.37/535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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