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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.05, 741.71 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.05, 741.71 and 432.48 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.05 : 741.71 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.05/741.71 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.05x = 741.71 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.05x = 320,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,772.58/537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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