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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.68, 740.88 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.68, 740.88 and 477.36 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.68 : 740.88 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.68/740.88 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.68x = 740.88 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.68x = 353,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,666.48/535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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