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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.52, 741.78 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.52, 741.78 and 304.66 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.52 : 741.78 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.52/741.78 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.52x = 741.78 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.52x = 225,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,990.69/537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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