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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.60, 741.78 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.60, 741.78 and 371.55 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.60 : 741.78 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.60/741.78 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.60x = 741.78 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.60x = 275,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,608.36/537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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