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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.14, 741.24 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.14, 741.24 and 304.28 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.14 : 741.24 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.14/741.24 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.14x = 741.24 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.14x = 225,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544.51/537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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