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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.03, 739.62 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.03, 739.62 and 370.52 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.03 : 739.62 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.03/739.62 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.03x = 739.62 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.03x = 274,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,040.30/536.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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