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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 741.55 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 741.55 and 379.91 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 741.55 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/741.55 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 741.55 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 281,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,722.26/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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