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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.38, 739.94 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.38, 739.94 and 418.14 is: 576.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.38 : 739.94 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.38/739.94 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.38x = 739.94 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.38x = 309,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,398.51/536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.83

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