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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.72, 742.28 and 327.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.72, 742.28 and 327.93 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.72 : 742.28 = 327.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.72/742.28 = 327.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.72x = 742.28 × 327.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.72x = 243,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,414.24/537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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