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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 741.14 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 741.14 and 350.68 is: 484.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 741.14 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/741.14 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 741.14 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 259,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,902.98/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.03

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