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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 741.96 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 741.96 and 301.59 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 741.96 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/741.96 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 741.96 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 223,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,767.72/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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