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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.23, 741.34 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.23, 741.34 and 301.14 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.23 : 741.34 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.23/741.34 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.23x = 741.34 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.23x = 223,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,241.92/537.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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