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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 740.76 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 740.76 and 303.91 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 740.76 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/740.76 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 740.76 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 225,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,124.37/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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