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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 740.76 and 350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 740.76 and 350.20 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 740.76 = 350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/740.76 = 350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 740.76 × 350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 259,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,414.15/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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