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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.27, 741.20 and 350.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.27, 741.20 and 350.69 is: 483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.27 : 741.20 = 350.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.27/741.20 = 350.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.27x = 741.20 × 350.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.27x = 259,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,930.45/537.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.80

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