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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.90, 741.27 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.90, 741.27 and 412.32 is: 569.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.90 : 741.27 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.90/741.27 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.90x = 741.27 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.90x = 305,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,640.45/536.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.27

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