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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.28, 737.04 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.28, 737.04 and 359.32 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.28 : 737.04 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.28/737.04 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.28x = 737.04 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.28x = 264,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,833.21/534.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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