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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.22, 739.70 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.22, 739.70 and 370.52 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.22 : 739.70 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.22/739.70 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.22x = 739.70 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.22x = 274,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,073.64/536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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