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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 740.82 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 740.82 and 315.80 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 740.82 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/740.82 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 740.82 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 233,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,950.96/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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