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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.92, 740.52 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.92, 740.52 and 371.08 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.92 : 740.52 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.92/740.52 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.92x = 740.52 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.92x = 274,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,792.16/536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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