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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 738.75 and 496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 738.75 and 496.90 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 738.75 = 496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/738.75 = 496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 738.75 × 496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 367,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,084.88/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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