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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.35, 740.11 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.35, 740.11 and 315.25 is: 435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.35 : 740.11 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.35/740.11 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.35x = 740.11 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.35x = 233,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,319.68/536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.01

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