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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.26, 741.42 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.26, 741.42 and 304.46 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.26 : 741.42 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.26/741.42 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.26x = 741.42 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.26x = 225,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,732.73/537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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