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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.11, 737.96 and 424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.11, 737.96 and 424.41 is: 585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.11 : 737.96 = 424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.11/737.96 = 424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.11x = 737.96 × 424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.11x = 313,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,195.48/535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.29

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