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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 740.81 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 740.81 and 315.72 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 740.81 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/740.81 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 740.81 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 233,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,889.32/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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