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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.84, 737.81 and 403.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.84, 737.81 and 403.25 is: 555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.84 : 737.81 = 403.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.84/737.81 = 403.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.84x = 737.81 × 403.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.84x = 297,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,519.87/535.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.25

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