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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 740.10 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 740.10 and 303.44 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 740.10 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/740.10 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 740.10 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 224,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,575.94/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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