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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 740.20 and 349.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 740.20 and 349.45 is: 482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 740.20 = 349.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/740.20 = 349.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 740.20 × 349.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 258,662.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,662.89/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.33

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