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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 739.92 and 431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 739.92 and 431.71 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 739.92 = 431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/739.92 = 431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 739.92 × 431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 319,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,430.86/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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