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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 742.08 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 742.08 and 434.88 is: 601.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 742.08 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/742.08 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 742.08 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 322,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,715.75/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.36

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