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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.21, 738.93 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.21, 738.93 and 437.20 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.21 : 738.93 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.21/738.93 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.21x = 738.93 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.21x = 323,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,060.20/535.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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