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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.91, 739.53 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.91, 739.53 and 361.13 is: 498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.91 : 739.53 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.91/739.53 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.91x = 739.53 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.91x = 267,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,062.77/535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.34

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