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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 740.87 and 326.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 740.87 and 326.94 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 740.87 = 326.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/740.87 = 326.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 740.87 × 326.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 242,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,216.85/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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