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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 741.32 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 741.32 and 350.26 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 741.32 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/741.32 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 741.32 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 259,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,649.29/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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