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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.01, 737.73 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.01, 737.73 and 368.85 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.01 : 737.73 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.01/737.73 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.01x = 737.73 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.01x = 272,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,115.51/535.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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