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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.18, 739.86 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.18, 739.86 and 303.31 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.18 : 739.86 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.18/739.86 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.18x = 739.86 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.18x = 224,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,403.24/536.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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