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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 740.97 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 740.97 and 350.52 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 740.97 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/740.97 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 740.97 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 259,724.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,724.80/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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