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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 738.64 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 738.64 and 411.27 is: 567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 738.64 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/738.64 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 738.64 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 303,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,775.90/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.17

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