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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 739.74 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 739.74 and 339.52 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 739.74 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/739.74 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 739.74 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 251,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,156.52/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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