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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.63, 739.44 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.63, 739.44 and 361.89 is: 499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.63 : 739.44 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.63/739.44 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.63x = 739.44 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.63x = 267,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,595.94/535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.59

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