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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.31, 740 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.31, 740 and 315.28 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.31 : 740 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.31/740 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.31x = 740 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.31x = 233,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,307.20/536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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