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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.46, 740.32 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.46, 740.32 and 297.20 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.46 : 740.32 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.46/740.32 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.46x = 740.32 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.46x = 220,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,023.10/536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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