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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 741.82 and 350.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 741.82 and 350.95 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 741.82 = 350.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/741.82 = 350.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 741.82 × 350.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 260,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,343.17/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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