Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.72, 740.94 and 380.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 536.72, 740.94 and 380.12 is: 524.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536.72 : 740.94 = 380.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536.72/740.94 = 380.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536.72x = 740.94 × 380.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536.72x = 281,646.11 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,646.11/536.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524.75
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