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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 741.76 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 741.76 and 406.62 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 741.76 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/741.76 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 741.76 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 301,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,613.43/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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