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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 740.46 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 740.46 and 315.68 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 740.46 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/740.46 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 740.46 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 233,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,748.41/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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