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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 739.68 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 739.68 and 438.24 is: 603.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 739.68 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/739.68 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 739.68 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 324,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,157.36/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.51

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