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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.20, 738.36 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.20, 738.36 and 410.64 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.20 : 738.36 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.20/738.36 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.20x = 738.36 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.20x = 303,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,200.15/535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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