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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 740.40 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 740.40 and 315.50 is: 435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 740.40 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/740.40 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 740.40 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 233,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,596.20/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.39

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