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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.33, 740.27 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.33, 740.27 and 315.35 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.33 : 740.27 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.33/740.27 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.33x = 740.27 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.33x = 233,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,444.42/536.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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