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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.67, 740.96 and 412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.67, 740.96 and 412.10 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.67 : 740.96 = 412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.67/740.96 = 412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.67x = 740.96 × 412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.67x = 305,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,343.85/536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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