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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.69, 736.72 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.69, 736.72 and 359.73 is: 495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.69 : 736.72 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.69/736.72 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.69x = 736.72 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.69x = 265,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,016.60/534.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.65

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