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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.43, 741.64 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.43, 741.64 and 301.38 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.43 : 741.64 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.43/741.64 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.43x = 741.64 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.43x = 223,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,515.46/537.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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