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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.21, 740.74 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.21, 740.74 and 438.66 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.21 : 740.74 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.21/740.74 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.21x = 740.74 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.21x = 324,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,933.01/537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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