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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.89, 740.88 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.89, 740.88 and 304 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.89 : 740.88 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.89/740.88 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.89x = 740.88 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.89x = 225,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,227.52/536.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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