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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.04, 741.81 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.04, 741.81 and 444.16 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.04 : 741.81 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.04/741.81 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.04x = 741.81 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.04x = 329,482.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,482.33/537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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