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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 740.27 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 740.27 and 361.85 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 740.27 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/740.27 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 740.27 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 267,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,863.90/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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