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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.05, 741.17 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.05, 741.17 and 301.02 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.05 : 741.17 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.05/741.17 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.05x = 741.17 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.05x = 223,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,106.99/537.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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