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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 738.60 and 506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 738.60 and 506.40 is: 698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 738.60 = 506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/738.60 = 506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 738.60 × 506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 374,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,027.04/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.31

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