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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.45, 740.61 and 368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.45, 740.61 and 368.60 is: 508.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.45 : 740.61 = 368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.45/740.61 = 368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.45x = 740.61 × 368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.45x = 272,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,985.14/536.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.88

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