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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.96, 740.96 and 304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.96, 740.96 and 304.09 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.96 : 740.96 = 304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.96/740.96 = 304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.96x = 740.96 × 304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.96x = 225,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,314.82/536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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