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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.78, 740.28 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.78, 740.28 and 426.07 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.78 : 740.28 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.78/740.28 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.78x = 740.28 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.78x = 315,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,411.10/535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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