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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 738.66 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 738.66 and 437.16 is: 602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 738.66 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/738.66 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 738.66 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 322,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,912.61/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.78

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