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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 740.80 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 740.80 and 330.24 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 740.80 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/740.80 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 740.80 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 244,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,641.79/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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