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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 739.44 and 411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 739.44 and 411.51 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 739.44 = 411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/739.44 = 411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 739.44 × 411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 304,286.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,286.95/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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