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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.56, 740.48 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.56, 740.48 and 370.85 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.56 : 740.48 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.56/740.48 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.56x = 740.48 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.56x = 274,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,607.01/536.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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