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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 741.51 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 741.51 and 405 is: 558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 741.51 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/741.51 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 741.51 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 300,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,311.55/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.65

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