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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.38, 741.58 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.38, 741.58 and 304.55 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.38 : 741.58 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.38/741.58 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.38x = 741.58 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.38x = 225,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,844.48/537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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