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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.62, 740.61 and 326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.62, 740.61 and 326.80 is: 451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.62 : 740.61 = 326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.62/740.61 = 326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.62x = 740.61 × 326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.62x = 242,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,031.35/536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.03

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