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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 739.87 and 396.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 739.87 and 396.45 is: 546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 739.87 = 396.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/739.87 = 396.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 739.87 × 396.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 293,320.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,320.47/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.85

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