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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.20, 740.96 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.20, 740.96 and 405 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.20 : 740.96 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.20/740.96 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.20x = 740.96 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.20x = 300,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,088.80/536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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