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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.33, 741.62 and 304.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.33, 741.62 and 304.46 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.33 : 741.62 = 304.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.33/741.62 = 304.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.33x = 741.62 × 304.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.33x = 225,793.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,793.46/537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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