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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 739.80 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 739.80 and 361.32 is: 498.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 739.80 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/739.80 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 739.80 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 267,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,304.54/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.44

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