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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 740.34 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 740.34 and 326.68 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 740.34 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/740.34 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 740.34 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 241,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,854.27/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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