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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.32, 741.62 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.32, 741.62 and 304.52 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.32 : 741.62 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.32/741.62 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.32x = 741.62 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.32x = 225,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,838.12/537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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