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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 739.31 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 739.31 and 361.62 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 739.31 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/739.31 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 739.31 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 267,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,349.28/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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