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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.55, 740.42 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.55, 740.42 and 315.45 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.55 : 740.42 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.55/740.42 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.55x = 740.42 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.55x = 233,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,563.91/536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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