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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.31, 741.39 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.31, 741.39 and 327.41 is: 451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.31 : 741.39 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.31/741.39 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.31x = 741.39 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.31x = 242,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,738.50/537.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.77

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