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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 739.58 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 739.58 and 361.29 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 739.58 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/739.58 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 739.58 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 267,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,201.05/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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