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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 739.89 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 739.89 and 315.12 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 739.89 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/739.89 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 739.89 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 233,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,154.14/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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