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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.71, 741.98 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.71, 741.98 and 351.56 is: 485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.71 : 741.98 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.71/741.98 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.71x = 741.98 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.71x = 260,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,845.02/537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.11

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