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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.21, 741.36 and 304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.21, 741.36 and 304.33 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.21 : 741.36 = 304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.21/741.36 = 304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.21x = 741.36 × 304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.21x = 225,618.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,618.09/537.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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