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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 740.64 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 740.64 and 303.75 is: 419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 740.64 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/740.64 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 740.64 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 224,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,970.54/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.23

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