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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.40, 737.96 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.40, 737.96 and 358.29 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.40 : 737.96 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.40/737.96 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.40x = 737.96 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.40x = 264,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,403.69/535.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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