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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 740.25 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 740.25 and 315.42 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 740.25 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/740.25 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 740.25 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 233,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,484.38/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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