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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 740.42 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 740.42 and 315.44 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 740.42 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/740.42 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 740.42 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 233,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,558.08/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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