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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.20, 741.66 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.20, 741.66 and 351.02 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.20 : 741.66 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.20/741.66 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.20x = 741.66 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.20x = 260,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,337.49/537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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