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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.34, 741.36 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.34, 741.36 and 438.94 is: 605.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.34 : 741.36 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.34/741.36 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.34x = 741.36 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.34x = 325,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,412.56/537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.60

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