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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.15, 742.47 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.15, 742.47 and 370.10 is: 510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.15 : 742.47 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.15/742.47 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.15x = 742.47 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.15x = 274,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,788.15/538.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.62

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