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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.06, 737.01 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.06, 737.01 and 359.46 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.06 : 737.01 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.06/737.01 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.06x = 737.01 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.06x = 264,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,925.61/534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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