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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 739.78 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 739.78 and 336.94 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 739.78 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/739.78 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 739.78 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 249,258.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,258.78/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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