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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 740.43 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 740.43 and 362.04 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 740.43 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/740.43 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 740.43 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 268,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,065.28/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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