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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.95, 740.88 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.95, 740.88 and 315.75 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.95 : 740.88 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.95/740.88 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.95x = 740.88 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.95x = 233,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.86/536.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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