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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 741.84 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 741.84 and 362.17 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 741.84 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/741.84 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 741.84 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 268,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,672.19/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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