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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.87, 740.85 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.87, 740.85 and 300.82 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.87 : 740.85 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.87/740.85 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.87x = 740.85 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.87x = 222,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,862.50/536.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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