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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 740.54 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 740.54 and 371.27 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 740.54 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/740.54 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 740.54 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 274,943.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,943.07/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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