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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 740.69 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 740.69 and 379.58 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 740.69 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/740.69 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 740.69 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 281,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,146.93/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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