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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 740.23 and 315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 740.23 and 315.37 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 740.23 = 315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/740.23 = 315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 740.23 × 315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 233,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,446.34/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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