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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.28, 738.42 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.28, 738.42 and 360.32 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.28 : 738.42 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.28/738.42 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.28x = 738.42 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.28x = 266,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,067.49/535.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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