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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.42, 740.09 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.42, 740.09 and 370.58 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.42 : 740.09 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.42/740.09 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.42x = 740.09 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.42x = 274,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,257.69/536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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