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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 740.40 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 740.40 and 370.78 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 740.40 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/740.40 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 740.40 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 274,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,525.51/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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