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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.73, 741.38 and 370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.73, 741.38 and 370.65 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.73 : 741.38 = 370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.73/741.38 = 370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.73x = 741.38 × 370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.73x = 274,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,792.50/536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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