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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 740.40 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 740.40 and 303.72 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 740.40 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/740.40 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 740.40 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 224,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,874.29/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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