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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 737.87 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 737.87 and 428.96 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 737.87 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/737.87 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 737.87 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 316,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,510.88/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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