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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.59, 741.00 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.59, 741.00 and 507.47 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.59 : 741.00 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.59/741.00 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.59x = 741.00 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.59x = 376,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,034.00/536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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