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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.28, 741.43 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.28, 741.43 and 301.21 is: 415.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.28 : 741.43 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.28/741.43 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.28x = 741.43 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.28x = 223,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,326.13/537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.66

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