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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 740.26 and 315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 740.26 and 315.61 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 740.26 = 315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/740.26 = 315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 740.26 × 315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 233,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,633.46/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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