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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 738.88 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 738.88 and 369.55 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 738.88 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/738.88 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 738.88 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 273,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,053.10/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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