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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.99, 740.79 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.99, 740.79 and 403.97 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.99 : 740.79 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.99/740.79 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.99x = 740.79 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.99x = 299,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,253.23/536.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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