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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 740.40 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 740.40 and 396.48 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 740.40 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/740.40 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 740.40 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 293,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,553.79/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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