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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.73, 742.02 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.73, 742.02 and 301.64 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.73 : 742.02 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.73/742.02 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.73x = 742.02 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.73x = 223,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,822.91/537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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