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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 740.34 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 740.34 and 315.46 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 740.34 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/740.34 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 740.34 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 233,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,548.58/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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