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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.61, 740.19 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.61, 740.19 and 368.48 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.61 : 740.19 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.61/740.19 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.61x = 740.19 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.61x = 272,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,746.37/536.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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