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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.36, 740.74 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.36, 740.74 and 371 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.36 : 740.74 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.36/740.74 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.36x = 740.74 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.36x = 274,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,814.54/536.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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