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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 739.96 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 739.96 and 315.10 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 739.96 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/739.96 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 739.96 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 233,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,158.76/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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