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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 741.08 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 741.08 and 406.20 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 741.08 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/741.08 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 741.08 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 301,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,026.70/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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