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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 740.86 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 740.86 and 438.60 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 740.86 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/740.86 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 740.86 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 324,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,941.20/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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