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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 740.61 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 740.61 and 300.68 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 740.61 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/740.61 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 740.61 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 222,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,686.61/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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