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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 740.88 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 740.88 and 406.35 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 740.88 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/740.88 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 740.88 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 301,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,056.59/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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