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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.87, 740.76 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.87, 740.76 and 327.04 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.87 : 740.76 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.87/740.76 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.87x = 740.76 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.87x = 242,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,258.15/536.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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