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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.63, 738.39 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.63, 738.39 and 359.67 is: 496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.63 : 738.39 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.63/738.39 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.63x = 738.39 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.63x = 265,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,573.04/534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.75

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