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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.25, 739.67 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.25, 739.67 and 349.91 is: 482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.25 : 739.67 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.25/739.67 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.25x = 739.67 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.25x = 258,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,815.26/536.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.64

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