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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.94, 742.56 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.94, 742.56 and 363.39 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.94 : 742.56 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.94/742.56 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.94x = 742.56 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.94x = 269,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,838.88/537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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