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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.74, 741.39 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.74, 741.39 and 370.66 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.74 : 741.39 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.74/741.39 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.74x = 741.39 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.74x = 274,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,803.62/536.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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