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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 740.91 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 740.91 and 369.03 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 740.91 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/740.91 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 740.91 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 273,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,416.40/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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