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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.21, 741.33 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.21, 741.33 and 304.29 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.21 : 741.33 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.21/741.33 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.21x = 741.33 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.21x = 225,579.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,579.31/537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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