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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.57, 740.46 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.57, 740.46 and 315.65 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.57 : 740.46 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.57/740.46 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.57x = 740.46 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.57x = 233,726.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,726.20/536.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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