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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 739.88 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 739.88 and 329 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 739.88 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/739.88 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 739.88 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 243,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,420.52/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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