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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 738.79 and 361.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 738.79 and 361.23 is: 497.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 738.79 = 361.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/738.79 = 361.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 738.79 × 361.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 266,873.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,873.11/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.72

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