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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.32, 739.91 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.32, 739.91 and 315.19 is: 434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.32 : 739.91 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.32/739.91 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.32x = 739.91 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.32x = 233,213.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,213.95/536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.84

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