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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.58, 738.40 and 393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.58, 738.40 and 393.34 is: 542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.58 : 738.40 = 393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.58/738.40 = 393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.58x = 738.40 × 393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.58x = 290,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,436.60/535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.29

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