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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 741.27 and 405.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 741.27 and 405.91 is: 560.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 741.27 = 405.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/741.27 = 405.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 741.27 × 405.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 300,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,888.91/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.18

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