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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 738.81 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 738.81 and 435.89 is: 601.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 738.81 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/738.81 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 738.81 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 322,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,039.89/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.18

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