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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 740.56 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 740.56 and 312.68 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 740.56 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/740.56 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 740.56 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 231,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,559.37/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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