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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.80, 741.84 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.80, 741.84 and 363.08 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.80 : 741.84 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.80/741.84 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.80x = 741.84 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.80x = 269,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,347.27/537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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