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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 740.16 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 740.16 and 326.44 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 740.16 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/740.16 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 740.16 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 241,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,617.83/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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