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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.74, 740.35 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.74, 740.35 and 386.86 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.74 : 740.35 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.74/740.35 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.74x = 740.35 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.74x = 286,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,406.16/535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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