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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.51, 740.37 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.51, 740.37 and 315.41 is: 435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.51 : 740.37 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.51/740.37 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.51x = 740.37 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.51x = 233,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,520.10/536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.26

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