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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.59, 738.81 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.59, 738.81 and 473.40 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.59 : 738.81 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.59/738.81 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.59x = 738.81 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.59x = 349,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,752.65/535.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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