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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.54, 741.87 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.54, 741.87 and 301.55 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.54 : 741.87 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.54/741.87 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.54x = 741.87 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.54x = 223,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,709.39/537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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