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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 740.16 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 740.16 and 396.27 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 740.16 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/740.16 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 740.16 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 293,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,303.20/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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