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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 741.09 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 741.09 and 369.10 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 741.09 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/741.09 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 741.09 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 273,536.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,536.32/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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