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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.48, 741.33 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.48, 741.33 and 371.70 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.48 : 741.33 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.48/741.33 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.48x = 741.33 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.48x = 275,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,552.36/537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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