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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.32, 738.52 and 395.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.32, 738.52 and 395.77 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.32 : 738.52 = 395.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.32/738.52 = 395.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.32x = 738.52 × 395.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.32x = 292,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,284.06/535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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