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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 737.88 and 471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 737.88 and 471.36 is: 650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 737.88 = 471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/737.88 = 471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 737.88 × 471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 347,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,807.12/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.01

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