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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 739.83 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 739.83 and 361.68 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 739.83 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/739.83 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 739.83 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 267,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,581.71/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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