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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 740.67 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 740.67 and 438.40 is: 605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 740.67 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/740.67 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 740.67 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 324,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,709.73/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.51

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