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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.39, 740.67 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.39, 740.67 and 349.80 is: 483.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.39 : 740.67 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.39/740.67 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.39x = 740.67 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.39x = 259,086.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,086.37/536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.02

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