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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.02, 739.80 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.02, 739.80 and 339.64 is: 468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.02 : 739.80 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.02/739.80 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.02x = 739.80 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.02x = 251,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,265.67/536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.76

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