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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.05, 742.16 and 369.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.05, 742.16 and 369.92 is: 510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.05 : 742.16 = 369.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.05/742.16 = 369.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.05x = 742.16 × 369.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.05x = 274,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,539.83/538.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.25

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