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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 741.17 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 741.17 and 301.03 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 741.17 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/741.17 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 741.17 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 223,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,115.78/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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