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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 736.48 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 736.48 and 442.52 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 736.48 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/736.48 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 736.48 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 325,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,907.13/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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