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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 739.33 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 739.33 and 349.50 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 739.33 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/739.33 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 739.33 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 258,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,395.84/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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