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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 740.32 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 740.32 and 379.17 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 740.32 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/740.32 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 740.32 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 280,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,706.19/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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