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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.02, 738.39 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.02, 738.39 and 369.33 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.02 : 738.39 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.02/738.39 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.02x = 738.39 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.02x = 272,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,709.58/535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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