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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.67, 739.09 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.67, 739.09 and 404.45 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.67 : 739.09 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.67/739.09 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.67x = 739.09 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.67x = 298,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,924.95/535.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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