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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.03, 741.29 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.03, 741.29 and 397.31 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.03 : 741.29 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.03/741.29 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.03x = 741.29 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.03x = 294,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,516.24/537.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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