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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.86, 740.65 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.86, 740.65 and 303.94 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.86 : 740.65 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.86/740.65 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.86x = 740.65 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.86x = 225,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,113.16/536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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