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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.22, 741.32 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.22, 741.32 and 304.38 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.22 : 741.32 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.22/741.32 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.22x = 741.32 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.22x = 225,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,642.98/537.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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