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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 740.46 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 740.46 and 350.19 is: 483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 740.46 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/740.46 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 740.46 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 259,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,301.69/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.28

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