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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.78, 741.14 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.78, 741.14 and 418.89 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.78 : 741.14 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.78/741.14 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.78x = 741.14 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.78x = 310,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,450.33/536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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