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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 805.96 and 435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 805.96 and 435.93 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 805.96 = 435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/805.96 = 435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 805.96 × 435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 351,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,342.14/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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