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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.58, 740.07 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.58, 740.07 and 359.22 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.58 : 740.07 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.58/740.07 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.58x = 740.07 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.58x = 265,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,847.95/536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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