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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 737.58 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 737.58 and 387.60 is: 534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 737.58 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/737.58 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 737.58 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 285,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,886.01/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.17

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