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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 739.98 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 739.98 and 437.94 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 739.98 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/739.98 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 739.98 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 324,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,066.84/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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