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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.94, 740.04 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.94, 740.04 and 404.72 is: 558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.94 : 740.04 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.94/740.04 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.94x = 740.04 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.94x = 299,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,508.99/535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.85

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