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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.52, 740.06 and 435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.52, 740.06 and 435.74 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.52 : 740.06 = 435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.52/740.06 = 435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.52x = 740.06 × 435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.52x = 322,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,473.74/535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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