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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.25, 741.04 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.25, 741.04 and 350.91 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.25 : 741.04 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.25/741.04 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.25x = 741.04 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.25x = 260,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,038.35/537.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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