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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.65, 741.56 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.65, 741.56 and 407.43 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.65 : 741.56 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.65/741.56 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.65x = 741.56 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.65x = 302,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,131.75/538.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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