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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 740.28 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 740.28 and 315.23 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 740.28 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/740.28 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 740.28 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 233,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,354.76/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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