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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.34, 740.08 and 315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.34, 740.08 and 315.31 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.34 : 740.08 = 315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.34/740.08 = 315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.34x = 740.08 × 315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.34x = 233,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,354.62/536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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