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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 741.56 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.24, 741.56 and 304.52 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.24 : 741.56 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.24/741.56 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.24x = 741.56 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.24x = 225,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,819.85/537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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