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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.73, 739.25 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.73, 739.25 and 395.92 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.73 : 739.25 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.73/739.25 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.73x = 739.25 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.73x = 292,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,683.86/535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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