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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 740.98 and 304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 740.98 and 304.10 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 740.98 = 304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/740.98 = 304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 740.98 × 304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 225,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,331.15/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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