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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.08, 737.04 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.08, 737.04 and 359.12 is: 495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.08 : 737.04 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.08/737.04 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.08x = 737.04 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.08x = 264,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,685.80/534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.59

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