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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.76, 739.42 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.76, 739.42 and 370.08 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.76 : 739.42 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.76/739.42 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.76x = 739.42 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.76x = 273,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,644.55/535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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