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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 739.76 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 739.76 and 315.03 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 739.76 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/739.76 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 739.76 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 233,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,045.02/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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