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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 741.78 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 741.78 and 304.62 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 741.78 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/741.78 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 741.78 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 225,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,961.02/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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