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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.62, 740.49 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.62, 740.49 and 315.54 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.62 : 740.49 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.62/740.49 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.62x = 740.49 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.62x = 233,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,654.21/536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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