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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.57, 741.97 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.57, 741.97 and 304.83 is: 420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.57 : 741.97 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.57/741.97 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.57x = 741.97 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.57x = 226,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,171.01/537.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.73

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