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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.16, 739.80 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.16, 739.80 and 418.08 is: 576.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.16 : 739.80 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.16/739.80 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.16x = 739.80 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.16x = 309,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,295.58/536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.87

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