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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.87, 740.94 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.87, 740.94 and 315.88 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.87 : 740.94 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.87/740.94 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.87x = 740.94 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.87x = 234,048.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,048.13/536.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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