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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 738.77 and 387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 738.77 and 387.59 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 738.77 = 387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/738.77 = 387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 738.77 × 387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 286,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,334.23/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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