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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 739.80 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 739.80 and 329.20 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 739.80 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/739.80 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 739.80 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 243,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,542.16/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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