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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 738.60 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 738.60 and 389.16 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 738.60 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/738.60 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 738.60 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 287,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,433.58/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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