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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 803.40 and 493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 803.40 and 493.60 is: 738.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 803.40 = 493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/803.40 = 493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 803.40 × 493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 396,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,558.24/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.74

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