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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.42, 741.72 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.42, 741.72 and 350.88 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.42 : 741.72 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.42/741.72 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.42x = 741.72 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.42x = 260,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,254.71/537.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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