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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.44, 741.58 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.44, 741.58 and 304.56 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.44 : 741.58 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.44/741.58 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.44x = 741.58 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.44x = 225,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,855.60/537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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