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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.40, 740.58 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.40, 740.58 and 411.82 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.40 : 740.58 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.40/740.58 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.40x = 740.58 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.40x = 304,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,985.66/536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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