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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 737.97 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 737.97 and 358.30 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 737.97 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/737.97 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 737.97 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 264,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,409.17/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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