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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 740.62 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 740.62 and 326.86 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 740.62 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/740.62 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 740.62 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 242,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,078.77/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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