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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.44, 740.32 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.44, 740.32 and 326.64 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.44 : 740.32 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.44/740.32 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.44x = 740.32 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.44x = 241,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,818.12/536.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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