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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 740.95 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 740.95 and 418.87 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 740.95 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/740.95 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 740.95 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 310,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,361.61/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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