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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 741.44 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 741.44 and 406.04 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 741.44 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/741.44 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 741.44 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 301,051.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,051.61/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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