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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.52, 740.70 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.52, 740.70 and 379.20 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.52 : 740.70 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.52/740.70 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.52x = 740.70 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.52x = 280,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,873.44/536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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