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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 737.91 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 737.91 and 360.59 is: 496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 737.91 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/737.91 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 737.91 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 266,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,079.28/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.84

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