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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.83, 740.83 and 315.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.83, 740.83 and 315.79 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.83 : 740.83 = 315.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.83/740.83 = 315.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.83x = 740.83 × 315.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.83x = 233,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,946.71/536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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