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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 740.58 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 740.58 and 303.80 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 740.58 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/740.58 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 740.58 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 224,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,988.20/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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