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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 737.98 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 737.98 and 436.66 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 737.98 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/737.98 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 737.98 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 322,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,246.35/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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