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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 741.32 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 741.32 and 304.32 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 741.32 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/741.32 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 741.32 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 225,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,596.98/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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