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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 738.93 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 738.93 and 419.38 is: 578.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 738.93 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/738.93 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 738.93 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 309,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,892.46/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.14

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