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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 740.98 and 315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 740.98 and 315.87 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 740.98 = 315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/740.98 = 315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 740.98 × 315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 234,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,050.97/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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