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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.85, 740.84 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.85, 740.84 and 303.98 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.85 : 740.84 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.85/740.84 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.85x = 740.84 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.85x = 225,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,196.84/536.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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