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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 738.54 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 738.54 and 437.16 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 738.54 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/738.54 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 738.54 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 322,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,860.15/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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