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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 741.72 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.24, 741.72 and 442.92 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.24 : 741.72 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.24/741.72 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.24x = 741.72 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.24x = 328,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,522.62/537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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