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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 741.36 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 741.36 and 350.30 is: 483.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 741.36 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/741.36 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 741.36 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 259,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,694.70/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.49

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