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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 741.68 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 741.68 and 362.71 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 741.68 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/741.68 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 741.68 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 269,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,014.75/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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