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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.45, 738.70 and 410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.45, 738.70 and 410.89 is: 566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.45 : 738.70 = 410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.45/738.70 = 410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.45x = 738.70 × 410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.45x = 303,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,524.44/535.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.86

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