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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.71, 740.40 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.71, 740.40 and 361.75 is: 499.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.71 : 740.40 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.71/740.40 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.71x = 740.40 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.71x = 267,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,839.70/536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.04

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