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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 740.07 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 740.07 and 315.30 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 740.07 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/740.07 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 740.07 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 233,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,344.07/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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