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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.43, 737.87 and 369.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.43, 737.87 and 369.34 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.43 : 737.87 = 369.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.43/737.87 = 369.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.43x = 737.87 × 369.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.43x = 272,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,519.37/535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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