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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.23, 740.01 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.23, 740.01 and 300.17 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.23 : 740.01 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.23/740.01 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.23x = 740.01 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.23x = 222,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,123.60/536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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