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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 741.01 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 741.01 and 316.06 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 741.01 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/741.01 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 741.01 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 234,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,203.62/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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