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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 738.90 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 738.90 and 491.40 is: 677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 738.90 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/738.90 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 738.90 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 363,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,095.46/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.37

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