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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.13, 739.88 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.13, 739.88 and 315.09 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.13 : 739.88 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.13/739.88 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.13x = 739.88 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.13x = 233,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,128.79/536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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