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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.50, 740.32 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.50, 740.32 and 438.08 is: 604.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.50 : 740.32 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.50/740.32 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.50x = 740.32 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.50x = 324,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,319.39/536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.51

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