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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.92, 738.55 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.92, 738.55 and 369.84 is: 509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.92 : 738.55 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.92/738.55 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.92x = 738.55 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.92x = 273,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,145.33/535.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.68

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