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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.09, 739.34 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.09, 739.34 and 349.50 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.09 : 739.34 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.09/739.34 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.09x = 739.34 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.09x = 258,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,397.58/536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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