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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 739.83 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 739.83 and 326.32 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 739.83 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/739.83 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 739.83 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 241,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,421.33/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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