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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.24, 739.65 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.24, 739.65 and 386.35 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.24 : 739.65 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.24/739.65 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.24x = 739.65 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.24x = 285,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,766.59/535.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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