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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 741.53 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 741.53 and 301.27 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 741.53 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/741.53 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 741.53 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 223,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,400.19/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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