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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.52, 741.64 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.52, 741.64 and 327.72 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.52 : 741.64 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.52/741.64 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.52x = 741.64 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.52x = 243,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,050.26/537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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