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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.64, 740.58 and 337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.64, 740.58 and 337.53 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.64 : 740.58 = 337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.64/740.58 = 337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.64x = 740.58 × 337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.64x = 249,969.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,969.48/536.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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