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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 740.52 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 740.52 and 411.77 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 740.52 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/740.52 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 740.52 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 304,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,920.45/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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