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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 741.76 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 741.76 and 301.51 is: 416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 741.76 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/741.76 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 741.76 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 223,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,648.06/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.03

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