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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.98, 740.28 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.98, 740.28 and 370.92 is: 511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.98 : 740.28 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.98/740.28 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.98x = 740.28 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.98x = 274,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,584.66/536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.35

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