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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 744.68 and 533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 744.68 and 533.76 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 744.68 = 533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/744.68 = 533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 744.68 × 533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 397,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,480.40/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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