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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.90, 738.62 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.90, 738.62 and 442.08 is: 609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.90 : 738.62 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.90/738.62 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.90x = 738.62 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.90x = 326,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,529.13/535.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.31

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