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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.24, 740.70 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.24, 740.70 and 370.16 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.24 : 740.70 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.24/740.70 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.24x = 740.70 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.24x = 274,175.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,175.66/536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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