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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.70, 739.04 and 396.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.70, 739.04 and 396.15 is: 546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.70 : 739.04 = 396.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.70/739.04 = 396.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.70x = 739.04 × 396.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.70x = 292,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,770.70/535.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.52

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