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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.71, 740.41 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.71, 740.41 and 315.66 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.71 : 740.41 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.71/740.41 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.71x = 740.41 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.71x = 233,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,717.82/536.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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