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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 740.61 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 740.61 and 312.60 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 740.61 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/740.61 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 740.61 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 231,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,514.69/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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