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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.89, 735.18 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.89, 735.18 and 358.35 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.89 : 735.18 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.89/735.18 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.89x = 735.18 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.89x = 263,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,451.75/532.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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