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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 741.62 and 432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 741.62 and 432.42 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 741.62 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/741.62 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 741.62 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 320,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,688.00/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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