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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 740.61 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 740.61 and 315.63 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 740.61 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/740.61 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 740.61 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 233,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,758.73/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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