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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 738.93 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 738.93 and 518.82 is: 716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 738.93 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/738.93 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 738.93 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 383,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,371.66/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.40

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