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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 740.38 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 740.38 and 350.51 is: 483.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 740.38 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/740.38 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 740.38 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 259,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,510.59/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.37

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