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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.76, 739.80 and 405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.76, 739.80 and 405.81 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.76 : 739.80 = 405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.76/739.80 = 405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.76x = 739.80 × 405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.76x = 300,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,218.24/536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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