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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 738.42 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 738.42 and 403.89 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 738.42 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/738.42 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 738.42 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 298,236.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,236.17/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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