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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 740.53 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 740.53 and 327.21 is: 451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 740.53 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/740.53 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 740.53 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 242,308.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,308.82/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.23

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