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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 740.39 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 740.39 and 315.52 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 740.39 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/740.39 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 740.39 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 233,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,608.28/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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