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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 740.09 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 740.09 and 350.16 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 740.09 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/740.09 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 740.09 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 259,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,149.91/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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