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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.62, 738.66 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.62, 738.66 and 389.16 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.62 : 738.66 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.62/738.66 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.62x = 738.66 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.62x = 287,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,456.93/535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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