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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 740.16 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 740.16 and 315.36 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 740.16 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/740.16 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 740.16 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 233,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,416.86/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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