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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.63, 741.92 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.63, 741.92 and 304.75 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.63 : 741.92 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.63/741.92 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.63x = 741.92 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.63x = 226,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,100.12/537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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