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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.49, 740.25 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.49, 740.25 and 326.64 is: 450.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.49 : 740.25 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.49/740.25 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.49x = 740.25 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.49x = 241,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,795.26/536.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.70

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