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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.45, 741.46 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.45, 741.46 and 350.88 is: 484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.45 : 741.46 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.45/741.46 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.45x = 741.46 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.45x = 260,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,159.78/537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.06

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