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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.37, 741.62 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.37, 741.62 and 395.64 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.37 : 741.62 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.37/741.62 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.37x = 741.62 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.37x = 293,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,415.53/537.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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