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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.14, 738.27 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.14, 738.27 and 360.18 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.14 : 738.27 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.14/738.27 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.14x = 738.27 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.14x = 265,910.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,910.09/535.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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