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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 740.87 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 740.87 and 315.93 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 740.87 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/740.87 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 740.87 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 234,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,059.35/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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