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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 739.33 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 739.33 and 438.21 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 739.33 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/739.33 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 739.33 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 323,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,980.70/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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