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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.10, 737.33 and 394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.10, 737.33 and 394.99 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.10 : 737.33 = 394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.10/737.33 = 394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.10x = 737.33 × 394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.10x = 291,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,234.29/535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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