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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 740.24 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 740.24 and 431.12 is: 595.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 740.24 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/740.24 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 740.24 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 319,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,133.58/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.49

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