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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.39, 740.01 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.39, 740.01 and 361.85 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.39 : 740.01 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.39/740.01 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.39x = 740.01 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.39x = 267,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,772.62/536.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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