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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 740 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 740 and 315.20 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 740 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/740 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 740 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 233,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,248/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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