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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.47, 740.24 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.47, 740.24 and 303.55 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.47 : 740.24 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.47/740.24 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.47x = 740.24 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.47x = 224,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,699.85/536.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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