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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 741.62 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 741.62 and 301.40 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 741.62 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/741.62 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 741.62 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 223,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,519.05/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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