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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.10, 739.64 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.10, 739.64 and 339.57 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.10 : 739.64 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.10/739.64 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.10x = 739.64 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.10x = 251,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,157.86/536.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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