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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.81, 740.85 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.81, 740.85 and 315.74 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.81 : 740.85 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.81/740.85 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.81x = 740.85 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.81x = 233,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,912.27/536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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