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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 740.70 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 740.70 and 303.84 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 740.70 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/740.70 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 740.70 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 225,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,054.29/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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