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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.91, 740.85 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.91, 740.85 and 300.87 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.91 : 740.85 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.91/740.85 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.91x = 740.85 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.91x = 222,899.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,899.54/536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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