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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.06, 738.42 and 369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.06, 738.42 and 369.35 is: 509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.06 : 738.42 = 369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.06/738.42 = 369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.06x = 738.42 × 369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.06x = 272,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,733.58/535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.73

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