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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 740.54 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 740.54 and 362.27 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 740.54 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/740.54 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 740.54 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 268,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,278.18/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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