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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.11, 737.51 and 437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.11, 737.51 and 437.65 is: 602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.11 : 737.51 = 437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.11/737.51 = 437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.11x = 737.51 × 437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.11x = 322,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,771.25/536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.06

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