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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.08, 740.95 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.08, 740.95 and 350.50 is: 483.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.08 : 740.95 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.08/740.95 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.08x = 740.95 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.08x = 259,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,701.22/537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.55

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