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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.98, 738.79 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.98, 738.79 and 361.02 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.98 : 738.79 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.98/738.79 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.98x = 738.79 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.98x = 266,717.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,717.97/535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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