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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.96, 737.85 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.96, 737.85 and 410.40 is: 566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.96 : 737.85 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.96/737.85 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.96x = 737.85 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.96x = 302,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,813.64/534.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.05

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