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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.97, 741.36 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.97, 741.36 and 360.19 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.97 : 741.36 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.97/741.36 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.97x = 741.36 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.97x = 267,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,030.46/536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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