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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.49, 741.45 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.49, 741.45 and 327.59 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.49 : 741.45 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.49/741.45 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.49x = 741.45 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.49x = 242,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,896.08/537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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