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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 741.44 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 741.44 and 406.68 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 741.44 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/741.44 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 741.44 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 301,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,528.82/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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