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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 740 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 740 and 339.76 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 740 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/740 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 740 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 251,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,422.40/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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