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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.26, 740.08 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.26, 740.08 and 303.42 is: 418.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.26 : 740.08 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.26/740.08 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.26x = 740.08 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.26x = 224,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,555.07/536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.74

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