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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.39 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.39 and 360.46 is: 497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.39 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.39 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.39 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 266,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,160.06/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.44

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