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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.58, 741.84 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.58, 741.84 and 304.68 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.58 : 741.84 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.58/741.84 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.58x = 741.84 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.58x = 226,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,023.81/537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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