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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 737.91 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 737.91 and 430.92 is: 593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 737.91 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/737.91 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 737.91 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 317,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,980.18/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.90

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