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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 738.48 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 738.48 and 395.88 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 738.48 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/738.48 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 738.48 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 292,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,349.46/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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