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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.04, 740.43 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.04, 740.43 and 443.16 is: 612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.04 : 740.43 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.04/740.43 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.04x = 740.43 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.04x = 328,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,128.96/536.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.14

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