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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.63, 741.67 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.63, 741.67 and 351.18 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.63 : 741.67 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.63/741.67 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.63x = 741.67 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.63x = 260,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,458.79/537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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