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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.09, 741.21 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.09, 741.21 and 512.49 is: 707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.09 : 741.21 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.09/741.21 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.09x = 741.21 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.09x = 379,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,861.16/537.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.25

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