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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 740.73 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 740.73 and 389.28 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 740.73 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/740.73 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 740.73 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 288,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,351.37/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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