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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.91, 742.03 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.91, 742.03 and 406.69 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.91 : 742.03 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.91/742.03 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.91x = 742.03 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.91x = 301,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,776.18/537.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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