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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 740.28 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 740.28 and 315.24 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 740.28 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/740.28 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 740.28 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 233,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,365.87/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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