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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 740.99 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 740.99 and 304.06 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 740.99 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/740.99 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 740.99 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 225,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,305.42/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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