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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.30, 741.33 and 304.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.30, 741.33 and 304.42 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.30 : 741.33 = 304.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.30/741.33 = 304.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.30x = 741.33 × 304.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.30x = 225,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,675.68/537.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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