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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 739.79 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 739.79 and 326.16 is: 450.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 739.79 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/739.79 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 739.79 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 241,291.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,291.05/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.14

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