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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.41, 741.59 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.41, 741.59 and 301.32 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.41 : 741.59 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.41/741.59 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.41x = 741.59 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.41x = 223,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,456.65/537.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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