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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 740.64 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.72, 740.64 and 303.86 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.72 : 740.64 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.72/740.64 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.72x = 740.64 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.72x = 225,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,050.87/536.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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