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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.53, 738.22 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.53, 738.22 and 418.89 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.53 : 738.22 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.53/738.22 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.53x = 738.22 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.53x = 309,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,232.98/535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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