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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.80, 740.82 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.80, 740.82 and 303.96 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.80 : 740.82 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.80/740.82 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.80x = 740.82 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.80x = 225,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,179.65/536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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