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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.12, 741.60 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.12, 741.60 and 350.64 is: 484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.12 : 741.60 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.12/741.60 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.12x = 741.60 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.12x = 260,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,034.62/537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.13

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