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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.89, 740.78 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.89, 740.78 and 315.82 is: 435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.89 : 740.78 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.89/740.78 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.89x = 740.78 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.89x = 233,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953.14/536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.76

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