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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 740.98 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 740.98 and 300.96 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 740.98 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/740.98 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 740.98 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 223,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,005.34/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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