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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.64, 737.58 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.64, 737.58 and 359.68 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.64 : 737.58 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.64/737.58 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.64x = 737.58 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.64x = 265,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,292.77/534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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