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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 740.03 and 359.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 740.03 and 359.46 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 740.03 = 359.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/740.03 = 359.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 740.03 × 359.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 266,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,010.90/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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