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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 741.30 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 741.30 and 419.34 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 741.30 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/741.30 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 741.30 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 310,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,856.74/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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