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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 741.94 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 741.94 and 301.57 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 741.94 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/741.94 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 741.94 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 223,746.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,746.85/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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