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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.81, 739.47 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.81, 739.47 and 404.59 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.81 : 739.47 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.81/739.47 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.81x = 739.47 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.81x = 299,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,182.17/535.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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