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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 740.39 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 740.39 and 413.18 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 740.39 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/740.39 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 740.39 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 305,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,914.34/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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