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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 739.38 and 405.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 739.38 and 405.48 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 739.38 = 405.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/739.38 = 405.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 739.38 × 405.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 299,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,803.80/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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