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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.62, 740.53 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.62, 740.53 and 303.75 is: 419.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.62 : 740.53 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.62/740.53 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.62x = 740.53 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.62x = 224,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,935.99/536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.17

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