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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.42, 741.96 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.42, 741.96 and 412.84 is: 569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.42 : 741.96 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.42/741.96 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.42x = 741.96 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.42x = 306,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,304.99/537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.95

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