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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.19, 740.08 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.19, 740.08 and 303.45 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.19 : 740.08 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.19/740.08 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.19x = 740.08 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.19x = 224,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,577.28/536.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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