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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.77, 740.61 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.77, 740.61 and 315.58 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.77 : 740.61 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.77/740.61 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.77x = 740.61 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.77x = 233,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,721.70/536.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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