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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 737.88 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 737.88 and 418.64 is: 577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 737.88 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/737.88 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 737.88 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 308,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,906.08/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.09

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