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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.41, 739.26 and 431.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.41, 739.26 and 431.73 is: 596.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.41 : 739.26 = 431.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.41/739.26 = 431.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.41x = 739.26 × 431.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.41x = 319,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,160.72/535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.11

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