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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.39, 741.66 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.39, 741.66 and 304.50 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.39 : 741.66 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.39/741.66 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.39x = 741.66 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.39x = 225,835.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,835.47/537.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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