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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.07, 739.62 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.07, 739.62 and 315.03 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.07 : 739.62 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.07/739.62 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.07x = 739.62 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.07x = 233,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,002.49/536.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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