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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.63, 741.96 and 406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.63, 741.96 and 406.41 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.63 : 741.96 = 406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.63/741.96 = 406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.63x = 741.96 × 406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.63x = 301,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,539.96/537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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