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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 740.72 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 740.72 and 315.78 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 740.72 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/740.72 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 740.72 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 233,904.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,904.56/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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