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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.66, 740.61 and 420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.66, 740.61 and 420.02 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.66 : 740.61 = 420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.66/740.61 = 420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.66x = 740.61 × 420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.66x = 311,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,071.01/536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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