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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.69, 742.11 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.69, 742.11 and 304.81 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.69 : 742.11 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.69/742.11 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.69x = 742.11 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.69x = 226,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,202.55/537.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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