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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.65, 741.97 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.65, 741.97 and 301.61 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.65 : 741.97 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.65/741.97 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.65x = 741.97 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.65x = 223,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,785.57/537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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