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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.27, 740.30 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.27, 740.30 and 361.71 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.27 : 740.30 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.27/740.30 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.27x = 740.30 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.27x = 267,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,772.10/536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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