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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.26, 737.78 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.26, 737.78 and 358.16 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.26 : 737.78 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.26/737.78 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.26x = 737.78 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.26x = 264,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,239.65/535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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