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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.16, 741.96 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.16, 741.96 and 397.48 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.16 : 741.96 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.16/741.96 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.16x = 741.96 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.16x = 294,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,914.26/537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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