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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.36, 740.52 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.36, 740.52 and 362.40 is: 499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.36 : 740.52 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.36/740.52 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.36x = 740.52 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.36x = 268,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,364.45/537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.41

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