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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 738.67 and 378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 738.67 and 378.07 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 738.67 = 378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/738.67 = 378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 738.67 × 378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 279,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,268.97/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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