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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 740.21 and 388.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 740.21 and 388.31 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 740.21 = 388.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/740.21 = 388.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 740.21 × 388.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 287,425.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,425.30/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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