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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.69, 740.69 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.69, 740.69 and 312.72 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.69 : 740.69 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.69/740.69 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.69x = 740.69 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.69x = 231,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,628.58/536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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