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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.25, 741.91 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.25, 741.91 and 372.20 is: 513.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.25 : 741.91 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.25/741.91 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.25x = 741.91 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.25x = 276,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,134.96/538.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.03

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