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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 742.16 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 742.16 and 327.89 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 742.16 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/742.16 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 742.16 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 243,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,346.84/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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