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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.86, 741.10 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.86, 741.10 and 405.90 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.86 : 741.10 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.86/741.10 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.86x = 741.10 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.86x = 300,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,812.49/536.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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