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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.51, 741.60 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.51, 741.60 and 371.46 is: 512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.51 : 741.60 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.51/741.60 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.51x = 741.60 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.51x = 275,474.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,474.74/537.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.50

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