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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.82, 738.98 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.82, 738.98 and 425.12 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.82 : 738.98 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.82/738.98 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.82x = 738.98 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.82x = 314,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,155.18/535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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