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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.20, 741.60 and 372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.20, 741.60 and 372.35 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.20 : 741.60 = 372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.20/741.60 = 372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.20x = 741.60 × 372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.20x = 276,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,131.05/538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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