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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 739.94 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 739.94 and 337.32 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 739.94 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/739.94 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 739.94 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 249,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,594.87/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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