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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 740.13 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 740.13 and 315.30 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 740.13 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/740.13 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 740.13 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 233,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362.99/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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