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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536, 739.68 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536, 739.68 and 303.12 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536 : 739.68 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536/739.68 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536x = 739.68 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536x = 224,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,211.80/536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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