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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.60, 740.26 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.60, 740.26 and 370.55 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.60 : 740.26 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.60/740.26 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.60x = 740.26 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.60x = 274,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,303.34/536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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