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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 740.43 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 740.43 and 412.14 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 740.43 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/740.43 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 740.43 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 305,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,160.82/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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