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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 741.36 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 741.36 and 350.29 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 741.36 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/741.36 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 741.36 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 259,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,690.99/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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