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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.45, 741.66 and 304.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.45, 741.66 and 304.57 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.45 : 741.66 = 304.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.45/741.66 = 304.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.45x = 741.66 × 304.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.45x = 225,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,887.39/537.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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