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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 740.98 and 360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 740.98 and 360.17 is: 497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 740.98 = 360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/740.98 = 360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 740.98 × 360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 266,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,878.77/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.03

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