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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 740.82 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 740.82 and 405.62 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 740.82 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/740.82 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 740.82 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 300,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,491.41/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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