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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.29, 739.60 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.29, 739.60 and 361.87 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.29 : 739.60 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.29/739.60 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.29x = 739.60 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.29x = 267,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,639.05/536.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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