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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.68, 739.82 and 378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.68, 739.82 and 378.80 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.68 : 739.82 = 378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.68/739.82 = 378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.68x = 739.82 × 378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.68x = 280,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,240.12/536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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