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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 740.04 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 740.04 and 326.35 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 740.04 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/740.04 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 740.04 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 241,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,512.05/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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