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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 738.78 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 738.78 and 447.37 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 738.78 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/738.78 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 738.78 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 330,504.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,504.31/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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