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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.01, 740.91 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.01, 740.91 and 370.96 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.01 : 740.91 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.01/740.91 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.01x = 740.91 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.01x = 274,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,847.97/537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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