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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 741.69 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 741.69 and 372.02 is: 513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 741.69 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/741.69 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 741.69 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 275,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,919.81/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.14

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