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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 740.55 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 740.55 and 303.75 is: 419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 740.55 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/740.55 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 740.55 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 224,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,942.06/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.14

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