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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.66, 741.96 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.66, 741.96 and 304.79 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.66 : 741.96 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.66/741.96 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.66x = 741.96 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.66x = 226,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,138.28/537.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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