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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 740.61 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 740.61 and 303.98 is: 419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 740.61 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/740.61 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 740.61 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 225,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,130.63/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.32

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