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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.31, 740.19 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.31, 740.19 and 315.32 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.31 : 740.19 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.31/740.19 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.31x = 740.19 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.31x = 233,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,393.01/536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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