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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.28, 738.33 and 418.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.28, 738.33 and 418.11 is: 575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.28 : 738.33 = 418.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.28/738.33 = 418.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.28x = 738.33 × 418.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.28x = 308,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,703.16/536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.64

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