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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 740.19 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 740.19 and 315.26 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 740.19 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/740.19 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 740.19 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 233,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,352.30/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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