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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.11 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.11 and 304.17 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.11 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.11 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.11 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 225,421.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,421.91/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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