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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.93, 737.07 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.93, 737.07 and 359.97 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.93 : 737.07 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.93/737.07 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.93x = 737.07 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.93x = 265,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,323.09/534.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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