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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537, 741.14 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537, 741.14 and 330.12 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537 : 741.14 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537/741.14 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537x = 741.14 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537x = 244,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,665.14/537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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