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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 741.15 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 741.15 and 439.83 is: 608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 741.15 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/741.15 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 741.15 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 325,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,980.00/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.38

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