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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 736 and 497.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 736 and 497.85 is: 683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 736 = 497.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/736 = 497.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 736 × 497.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 366,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,417.60/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.72

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