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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 738.27 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 738.27 and 417.33 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 738.27 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/738.27 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 738.27 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 308,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,102.22/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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