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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.37, 740.21 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.37, 740.21 and 315.29 is: 435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.37 : 740.21 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.37/740.21 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.37x = 740.21 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.37x = 233,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,380.81/536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.11

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