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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.05 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.05 and 300.92 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.05 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.05 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.05 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 222,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,991.56/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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