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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.14, 741.27 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.14, 741.27 and 304.25 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.14 : 741.27 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.14/741.27 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.14x = 741.27 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.14x = 225,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,531.40/537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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