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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.42, 738.84 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.42, 738.84 and 361 is: 498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.42 : 738.84 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.42/738.84 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.42x = 738.84 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.42x = 266,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,721.24/535.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.15

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