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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.73, 739.40 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.73, 739.40 and 336.74 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.73 : 739.40 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.73/739.40 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.73x = 739.40 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.73x = 248,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,980.18/535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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