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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.11, 742.73 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.11, 742.73 and 370.31 is: 511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.11 : 742.73 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.11/742.73 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.11x = 742.73 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.11x = 275,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,034.78/538.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.11

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