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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 741.76 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 741.76 and 413.30 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 741.76 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/741.76 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 741.76 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 306,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,570.23/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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