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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.19, 736.03 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.19, 736.03 and 359.23 is: 494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.19 : 736.03 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.19/736.03 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.19x = 736.03 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.19x = 264,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,401.27/534.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.96

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