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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 740.54 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 740.54 and 371.12 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 740.54 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/740.54 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 740.54 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 274,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,829.20/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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