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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 740.52 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 740.52 and 379.42 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 740.52 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/740.52 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 740.52 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 280,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,968.10/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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