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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.74, 742.06 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.74, 742.06 and 361.06 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.74 : 742.06 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.74/742.06 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.74x = 742.06 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.74x = 267,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,926.78/537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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