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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 740.40 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 740.40 and 370.92 is: 511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 740.40 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/740.40 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 740.40 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 274,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,629.17/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.59

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