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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.54, 739.87 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.54, 739.87 and 361.58 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.54 : 739.87 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.54/739.87 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.54x = 739.87 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.54x = 267,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,517.59/536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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