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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.18, 737.52 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.18, 737.52 and 369.09 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.18 : 737.52 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.18/737.52 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.18x = 737.52 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.18x = 272,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,207.57/535.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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