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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.12, 738.68 and 360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.12, 738.68 and 360.98 is: 498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.12 : 738.68 = 360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.12/738.68 = 360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.12x = 738.68 × 360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.12x = 266,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,648.71/535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.30

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