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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 740.70 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 740.70 and 362.34 is: 500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 740.70 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/740.70 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 740.70 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 268,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,385.24/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.09

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