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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.06, 741.39 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.06, 741.39 and 360.32 is: 497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.06 : 741.39 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.06/741.39 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.06x = 741.39 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.06x = 267,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,133.94/537.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.40

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