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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 740.15 and 300.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 740.15 and 300.29 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 740.15 = 300.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/740.15 = 300.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 740.15 × 300.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 222,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,258.49/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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