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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.18, 740.16 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.18, 740.16 and 362.22 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.18 : 740.16 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.18/740.16 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.18x = 740.16 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.18x = 268,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,100.76/537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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