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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 739.62 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 739.62 and 349.68 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 739.62 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/739.62 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 739.62 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 258,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,630.32/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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