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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 740.45 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 740.45 and 315.51 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 740.45 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/740.45 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 740.45 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 233,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,617.39/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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