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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.53, 741.33 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.53, 741.33 and 380.34 is: 524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.53 : 741.33 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.53/741.33 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.53x = 741.33 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.53x = 281,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,957.45/537.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.55

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