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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.86, 738.63 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.86, 738.63 and 425.14 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.86 : 738.63 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.86/738.63 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.86x = 738.63 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.86x = 314,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,017.47/535.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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