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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 740.26 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 740.26 and 359.52 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 740.26 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/740.26 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 740.26 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 266,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,138.28/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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