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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.75, 741.69 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.75, 741.69 and 372.24 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.75 : 741.69 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.75/741.69 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.75x = 741.69 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.75x = 276,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,086.69/537.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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