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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.11, 741.90 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.11, 741.90 and 444.23 is: 613.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.11 : 741.90 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.11/741.90 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.11x = 741.90 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.11x = 329,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,568.31/537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.60

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