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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.35, 740.05 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.35, 740.05 and 370.30 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.35 : 740.05 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.35/740.05 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.35x = 740.05 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.35x = 274,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,040.52/536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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