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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.08 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.08 and 304.16 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.08 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.08 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.08 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 225,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,406.89/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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