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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 739.72 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 739.72 and 315.11 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 739.72 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/739.72 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 739.72 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 233,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,090.37/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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