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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.12, 739.86 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.12, 739.86 and 329.12 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.12 : 739.86 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.12/739.86 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.12x = 739.86 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.12x = 243,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,502.72/536.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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