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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 740.52 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 740.52 and 327.12 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 740.52 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/740.52 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 740.52 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 242,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,238.90/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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