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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 741.21 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 741.21 and 301.12 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 741.21 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/741.21 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 741.21 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 223,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,189.45/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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