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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 739.26 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 739.26 and 361.62 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 739.26 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/739.26 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 739.26 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 267,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,331.20/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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