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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 741.15 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 741.15 and 412.13 is: 569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 741.15 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/741.15 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 741.15 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 305,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,452.00/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.81

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