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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 740.48 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 740.48 and 303.72 is: 419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 740.48 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/740.48 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 740.48 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 224,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,898.59/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.12

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