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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 740.33 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 740.33 and 315.58 is: 435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 740.33 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/740.33 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 740.33 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 233,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,632.48/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.34

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