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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 740.46 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 740.46 and 350.58 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 740.46 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/740.46 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 740.46 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 259,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,590.47/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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