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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.47, 741.62 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.47, 741.62 and 304.55 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.47 : 741.62 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.47/741.62 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.47x = 741.62 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.47x = 225,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,860.37/537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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